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. >>> our environment fundamentally changes how our brain works. that's according to new research. scientists say key mental developments are linked to events from millions of years ago. and they argue, even today our minds are shaped by things like pop culture and world events. just like how changes in food supply and weather patterns impacted the brains of early man. our 21st century brains are impacted by the powerful events happening in the world around us. okay? so let's talk about it. nguy wendy walsh. so wendy, can we predict how tragedy or trauma will make us evolve mentally? >> no. what we can to is we can predict -- we can infer that the big, sweeping changes that happen in our culture will force change in individuals or groups. we don't know if that change is going to be -- or what direction the change is going to be, good, bad or neutral. so, for instance, a giant hurricane like hurricane sandy, is this going to make people take a harder look at climate change? or is it going to make them buy more house insurance, homeowner's insurance? or a tragedy like sandy hook. is
. >>> our environment fundamentally changes how our brain works. that's according to new research. scientists say key mental developments are linked to events from millions of years ago. and they argue, even today our minds are shaped by things like pop culture and world events. just like how changes in food supply and weather patterns impacted the brains of early man. our 21st century brains are impacted by the powerful events happening in the world around us. okay? so let's talk...
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volatility, because there is not a market crash, but there is pressure on the market and reprice the environment and reprice the risk in the market at the moment, and so prices will get cheaper. but if you are a long-term player, you want these days to happen and start putting money to work in the market as it gets a little bit cheaper. my sense is that there is a ton of money out there on the sideline sidelines and people are talking about 2013 being kind of a turnaround year with better days ahead so that you want to, if you are the long-term guy, take advantage of the weakness in the market. >> yeah, and you know, kenny, i want to remind people that with this dow and the s&p 500 which is a lot of people's 401(k)s is up more than 12% for 2012 and all of the nonsense in europe and the fiscal cliff, and the market is better than the long term average in 2012. i keep saying that if washington does not mess it up, 2013 could be a good year for america. >> you are absolutely right. so what we might find is that we might hit volatility in january and a rough month, but you know what, don't despair,
volatility, because there is not a market crash, but there is pressure on the market and reprice the environment and reprice the risk in the market at the moment, and so prices will get cheaper. but if you are a long-term player, you want these days to happen and start putting money to work in the market as it gets a little bit cheaper. my sense is that there is a ton of money out there on the sideline sidelines and people are talking about 2013 being kind of a turnaround year with better days...
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at a new place in the middle east where we have a younger generation that's using a new tool in the environment, technology -- during egypt's uprising, for instance, i was getting tweets and facebook posts from people. so i can imagine you being a cnn employee, trying to get to the american media to spread the word. so i think that the path we're on now, while it's still bloody and tragic might be a better path towards eventual peace in the middle east. i am not predicting it here for 2013, i think that's a big story. the last one i think is the gay marriage story. i think we're finally understanding you can't legislate love. but you can support love when it's there. i think people are growing and progressing. and i think ultimately that's a big story for this year as far as evolution is concerned. >> thank you, wendy. >>> next on cnn -- 2012 is almost history. but what's the takeaway? comedian dean obeidallah schools us with his top ten lessons of 2012. >>> the end is nigh. nigh? we're about to leave 2012 behind. but before we do, our friend, i don't know about that, comedian, not sure about t
at a new place in the middle east where we have a younger generation that's using a new tool in the environment, technology -- during egypt's uprising, for instance, i was getting tweets and facebook posts from people. so i can imagine you being a cnn employee, trying to get to the american media to spread the word. so i think that the path we're on now, while it's still bloody and tragic might be a better path towards eventual peace in the middle east. i am not predicting it here for 2013, i...
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. >> it's' always challenging when your nee a recreational type of environment because that's sometimes the first thing that people consider, you know, when they are evaluating their finances and what am i going to spend my money on? >> the fear that i have is that we're going to lose some customers, we are gonna lose our shoppers and we have been here for ten years. >> reporter: for clothing store owner lindsay it has been a rough few years since the recession. now she says sher terrified we are on the verge of tumbling back in. >> i think the effects of them not coming up with a plan is gonna be devastating and i see a huge, a bigger recession. >> reporter: the prospect of higher taxes next year means buscher is cutting back now, trimming staff for january and february, only buying clothing she is sure will sell. her goal, just to keep her business afloat. >> my biggest fear is that my 7-year-old will never really get a chance to see what i've built. >> reporter: back at the climbing center, lillian says there are lessons that washington's negotiate negotiates could stand to learn. >>
. >> it's' always challenging when your nee a recreational type of environment because that's sometimes the first thing that people consider, you know, when they are evaluating their finances and what am i going to spend my money on? >> the fear that i have is that we're going to lose some customers, we are gonna lose our shoppers and we have been here for ten years. >> reporter: for clothing store owner lindsay it has been a rough few years since the recession. now she says...
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but what i love about it, it's all about connecting with the environment, being off the grid, so there is no cell phone service here. and really, really appreciating your surroundings. the bay of fire in australia is in the most stunning, most unspoiled area of tazmania in the northwest coast. this is a place that really you have to be committed to going to, because part of the process of getting there is actually hiking for two days on these beautiful white sand dunes, and you hike -- it's not a lot of hiking, but you are definitely out there, and being a little bit adventurous. this is a place, again, that's off the grid. you're going to have no tvs, you're going to be pumping the water for your own showers. the reason you go there and the payoff, the incredible wildlife. you want to see wombats, wallabees, kangaroos, this is the place to go. hicks island is the brain child of an architect who was obsessed with how beautiful the surroundings were and wanted to celebrate that. so he built these incredible modern structures that are made of concrete, and the rooms only have three sides
but what i love about it, it's all about connecting with the environment, being off the grid, so there is no cell phone service here. and really, really appreciating your surroundings. the bay of fire in australia is in the most stunning, most unspoiled area of tazmania in the northwest coast. this is a place that really you have to be committed to going to, because part of the process of getting there is actually hiking for two days on these beautiful white sand dunes, and you hike -- it's not...
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lyric can also give you exceptionally clear, natural sound in quiet and noisy environments because of how it works with your ear's own anatomy. can your hearing aid do all this? lyric can. to learn more about lyric's advanced technology, call 1-800-511-3035 or visit trylyric.com for a risk-free 30 day trial offer and free dvd and brochure. get the hearing aid that can. lyric from phonak. lyric can. >>> it's boxing day in the uk and canada and several other countries. fitting name, right? like black friday in the united states. retailers cut their prices hoping to entice shoppers to look for a good deal willing to spend their holiday cash. they're just running. analysts expect that british shoppers spend almost $5 billion today. in the u.s. not good news for retailers. early figures show it's the worst holiday sales performance in three years. alison kosik is at the new york stock exchange. why so bad this year? >> first of all, the fiscal cliff issues were hanging on shoppers' minds. that's one reason. you know, you look at whether or not the after christmas shopping will help. it wil
lyric can also give you exceptionally clear, natural sound in quiet and noisy environments because of how it works with your ear's own anatomy. can your hearing aid do all this? lyric can. to learn more about lyric's advanced technology, call 1-800-511-3035 or visit trylyric.com for a risk-free 30 day trial offer and free dvd and brochure. get the hearing aid that can. lyric from phonak. lyric can. >>> it's boxing day in the uk and canada and several other countries. fitting name,...
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it is a more casual environment. they're sitting probably on couches or chairs near each other. but the problem, don, is that if the president tries to sweeten the deal to woo more republican votes, then he risks losing lots of democratic votes and vice versa. this is really an issue about the fundamental differences between the two parties, the role of government in american life, that's why it is so hard to get to a deal. >> how dramatic. who would think talking about money and fiscal issues would garner so much drama, jessica. >> reporter: well, it is washington. and it is a lot at stake. it is about people's taxes, and, you know, the social safety net in america. it is the difference between democrats and republicans. >> yeah. we're going to talk more about the money now. thank you, jessica yellin. appreciate it. to new york now, joining us rick neuman, chief business correspondent for "u.s. news & world report." i want to ask you about the tax increase if there is no deal and tax rates rise, when would workers begin to see that reflekr reflected in their paychecks? when doe
it is a more casual environment. they're sitting probably on couches or chairs near each other. but the problem, don, is that if the president tries to sweeten the deal to woo more republican votes, then he risks losing lots of democratic votes and vice versa. this is really an issue about the fundamental differences between the two parties, the role of government in american life, that's why it is so hard to get to a deal. >> how dramatic. who would think talking about money and fiscal...
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and if they come here, it's a real nice environment for them. >> everybody get into the ring. we're going to have the rap session. >> this week i want to talk about unity. in this gym, we are a community. >> we not only do boxing, we do youth development. when you walk in the door, we're not only teaching you boxing, we're also teaching you that you know you have to go to school. we have three or four tutors that we're trying to get these kids' grades up. i used to have average like b, cs, now i get as and bs. >> we're going to have to put everything we've got into that one minute. >> i joined boxing to stay away from the streets and to get my life together. so it literally saved my life, boxing. i want these kids to go to college for the next generation will be more powerful in our life. we're more than just tough. we're also smart. >> i want to become a champion. and i want to show people that this neighborhood is not only about violence, that there's people in here in the neighborhood that are determined to become somebody in life. >> if i help two, three kids a year, that'
and if they come here, it's a real nice environment for them. >> everybody get into the ring. we're going to have the rap session. >> this week i want to talk about unity. in this gym, we are a community. >> we not only do boxing, we do youth development. when you walk in the door, we're not only teaching you boxing, we're also teaching you that you know you have to go to school. we have three or four tutors that we're trying to get these kids' grades up. i used to have...